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Norwegian Passenger Numbers Show Continued Increase As Demand Strengthens

Norwegian Passenger Numbers Show Continued Increase As Demand Strengthens

Norwegian’s traffic figures for September show a continued increase in the number of passengers as demand strengthens across our network. Traditional booking patterns are beginning to return and we are seeing more people planning ahead and booking to travel to our popular city break and winter sun destinations.

Norwegian to present the third quarter interim report

Norwegian to present the third quarter interim report

Norwegian will release the financial results for the third quarter of 2021 on Thursday 28 October 2021. The report and presentation will be made available at 7:00 AM (CET) at norwegian.com and newsweb.no.
  
The Company will present the results at 8.30 AM (CET) at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The presentation will be held by CEO Geir Karlsen.
  
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Easing of travel restrictions makes Scandinavia the perfect autumn and winter destination thanks to Norwegian

Easing of travel restrictions makes Scandinavia the perfect autumn and winter destination thanks to Norwegian

Following the recent government announcement to allow fully vaccinated passengers travelling to England to replace day 2 PCR tests with cheaper lateral flow tests, from the end of October, and no longer need to take pre-departure tests, travel to Scandinavia this autumn and winter is now easier and even more affordable thanks to Norwegian.
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Norwegian Passenger Numbers Continue To Increase In August

Norwegian Passenger Numbers Continue To Increase In August

Norwegian's traffic figures for August show a continued increase in the number of passengers. The number of future bookings has also continued to increase in line with Norwegian's expanding route network as more people are fully vaccinated and EU / EEA countries accept international COVID certificates for travel.

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July Traffic Results: Increased passenger demand

Norwegian's traffic figures for July shows a continued increase in the number of passengers. Demand is driven by ease in travel restrictions, in addition to a higher level of the population being vaccinated. In July, Norwegian operated 33 aircraft, which is approx. 50 percent more than the previous month.

June Traffic Results: Continued Positive Trend In Passenger Demand

June Traffic Results: Continued Positive Trend In Passenger Demand

Norwegian's traffic figures for June continue to be heavily influenced by travel restrictions and therefore low demand. However, forward bookings and demand continue to show a positive increase as a greater number of markets unlock and ease restrictions. In July, the number of aircraft and routes will gradually increase.

Geir Karlsen appointed new CEO of Norwegian

Geir Karlsen appointed new CEO of Norwegian

Geir Karlsen has been appointed new CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA ("Norwegian"). Karlsen succeeds Jacob Schram. The appointment will be effective June 21st 2021.

Traffic results for May show signs of positive trend

Traffic results for May show signs of positive trend

​Norwegian's traffic figures for May continue to be affected by international travel restrictions and therefore low demand. However, passenger numbers have shown a noticeable increase in volume in line with vaccination roll outs and changes to entry restrictions and quarantine regulations.

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The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, headquartered at Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway. The company has over 8,200 employees and owns two of the prominent airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Widerøe was acquired by Norwegian in 2024, aiming to facilitate seamless air travel across the two airline’s networks.

Norwegian Air Shuttle, the largest Norwegian airline with around 4,700 employees, operates an extensive route network connecting Nordic countries to key European destinations. In 2023, Norwegian carried over 20 million passengers and maintained a fleet of 87 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Widerøe’s Flyveselskap, Norway’s oldest airline, is Scandinavia’s largest regional carrier. The airline has more than 3,500 employees. Mainly operating the short-runway airports in rural Norway, Widerøe operates several state contract routes (PSO routes) in addition to its own commercial network. In 2023, the airline had 3.3 million passengers and a fleet of 48 aircraft, including 45 Bombardier Dash 8’s and three Embraer E190-E2's. Widerøe Ground Handling provides ground handling services at 41 Norwegian airports.

The Norwegian group has sustainability as a key priority and has committed to significantly reducing carbon emissions from its operations. Among numerous initiatives, the most noteworthy is the investment in production and use of fossil-free aviation fuel (SAF). Norwegian strives to become the sustainable choice for its passengers, actively contributing to the transformation of the aviation industry.

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